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The county was created in 1804 and organized in 1826. It was named in honor of former Pennsylvania Governor and Declaration of Independence signer Thomas McKean.
McKean County is home of "The Zippo Lighter" and boasts of being "The Black Cherry Capital of the World."
Adjacent Counties
- Cattaraugus County, New York
- Allegany County, New York
- Potter County
- Cameron County
- Elk County
- Forest County
- Warren County
Cities & Boroughs
- Bradford
- Eldred
- Kane
- Lewis Run
- Mount Jewett
- Port Allegany
- Smethport (County Seat)
Other Townships & Communities: Annin, Burning Well, Ceres, Corydon, Coryville, Derrick City, Farmers Valley, Foster, Foster Brook, Gifford, Hamilton, Hamlin, Kanesholm, Keating, Lafayette, Liberty, Ludlow, Norwich, Otto, Rew, Sergeant and Wetmore
Links
Allegheny National Forest (part)
National Register of Historic Places
McKean County Historical Society
McKean County Civil War Soldiers
